Steve, I think you are 100% right regarding the taller w/s having more turbulence and wind noise. I am now on my third w/s (Puig racing) and had high hopes for this one. I had heard it reduced wind noise by 100%. No way! It's maybe 2 inches taller than stock and it is not quieter, it...
2007 Red FZ6 for sale. Extras include frame sliders, extra Cal Sci W/S, top saddlery seat, 4000 miles. Located in CT. Asking $5850. Looking to upgrade to GL1800.
Just found out from one of "bosses" that my thread was pulled because I have been too "quiet. Didn't realize I couldn't sell anything until I had 10 posts". I just think it would have been nice if they notified me that they pulled my classified posting.
This sceen started out at the 91/2 in from Mark at CaSci. The wind noise was terrible at that height so I called and asked him to cut the size down to 6 in. above stock, figuring 8 in. would not be much different from the 91/2. He graciously did so and the screen is much better now. Wind on...
I just traded in my 2006 fjr for a leftover 2007 fz6. I only have about 170 miles on the fz6, but I'm not missing the fjr. I rode the fjr cross country this past Sept. It was comfortable and it's a great bike with good wind protection but it is probably 170 heavier and taller. I like getting...